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Microsoft Store Reveals Official Windows 7 Box Art
Date Added: June 6, 2009
There has been a fair bit of debate about the final box art design for Windows 7; you may have seen earlier that CentrumXP revealed versions of it, which some were doubtful of, but now we may finally have official confirmation... and it seems that CentrumXP was correct.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday,
It's A Big One
Date Added: June 5, 2009
One of the biggest releases of patches since October 2008 is due on Tuesday June 9.
Microsoft has confirmed it will deliver 10 security updates to patch some serious bugs in Windows, Internet Explorer, Word and Excel. Six of the ten were marked as "critical", Microsoft's highest threat ranking. Three of the updates are marked as "Moderate" and one marked as "Important".
Logitech's G19 Finally On Sale
Date Added: May 14, 2009
Logitech's G19 gaming keyboard is now available for purchase. But there's a catch... you can only order it via Dell's online store as they have exclusive rights to sell it for 30 days before anyone else.
Typical me, I order one. I'll let you know if it's worthy of its $200.00 price tag.
Windows 7 RC Download Goes Live
Date Added: May 5, 2009
The wait is over folks, Microsoft has published the download page for the Windows 7 RC. As we noted earlier, the download was scheduled to launch tomorrow and was to be available worldwide. Coming straight from the download page, here are Microsoft's notes for the release candidate:
Microsoft Confirms Final Windows 7 System Requirements.
Date Added: May 3, 2009
When Microsoft released the official beta for Windows 7 a while back, it also published a set of system requirements. These were a general overview, and it seems that they have been updated to match the Windows 7 RC recently made available.
Windows 7 RC1 x86 + x64 Leaked
Date Added: April 23, 2009
Oh Shit, we have another leak! That's right! Redmond has sprung another leak! The official Windows 7 RC1 (build No. 7100) has been leaked to the interweb. By now it should be available on your favorite bittorent in both flavors.
Me, I'll wait until May 5th when it is officially released. BTW... from what I have been reading, the D/L speeds are SLOOOOOOW! Just wait for the official release... by the time you D/L it, it will be official!
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Windows 7 + Super Talent SSD Drive Video
I just picked up a Super Talent Ultra Drive ME 64GB SSD hard drive so I could test the latest generation of SSD's in my laptop.
All I have to say is WOW! This is the biggest technological jump in PC hardware performance I have seen in a long time.
I made a quick video showcasing how fast Windows 7 RC and this SSD boot up my laptop. All of my software has also been installed and it still boots in 20 seconds... same as it did with no software.
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Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Released
Date Added: June 23, 2009 • Source: neowin
Microsoft is offering it's free anti-virus product, Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) to 75,000 lucky people today.
The company is offering the product via a beta program and will likely extend the cap of 75,000 downloads depending on demand. MSE is Microsoft's free anti-virus and anti-spyware product that is set to replace Microsoft's paid Windows Live OneCare subscription service which is set to be withdrawn a week from today.
MSE is being distributed on Microsoft's Connect site as a beta program. The build available on the connect site is 1.0.1407.00 For more information please visit Microsoft's MSE site.
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Date Added: June 6, 2009
Featured Game
Date Added: June 9, 2009 • Source: Valve • Steam • Release Date: June 10, 2009 • Developer: Radical Entertainment
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay.
Check out the trailer below. You can pick it up for $49.99 on Steam.
Game Highlights:
- Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand. From Claws to Blades to Hammers to Whips, choose the right weapon for the situation. Change to a shield or armor for defense, or use advanced sensory powers (thermal vision, infected vision) to track your enemies
- Over-the-Top Locomotion & Agility: Seamlessly and fluidly bound from building to building, run up walls, bounce off cars and everything in your path. Adaptive parkour lets you move freely through the open-world environments of New York City.
- Unique Disguising Abilities: Consume anyone at anytime, take on their appearances and assume their memories and special abilities.
- Deep, Conspiracy-Driven Storyline: Wake up with no memory of the past...just mysterious powers and a link to a town in Idaho. Delve into the mysteries of your origin, the true nature of your power and your part in a conspiracy 40 years in the making.
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